When I did these shots I was in a time of my life where it seemed everyone around me  was going through a break up and it had brought up some issues in my past. My parents divorced when I was 8 and this was an opportunity for me to deal with this through illustration and get things out. I wanted to address a personal issue in a way that would be interesting. Humor was my solution to this. I thought that if I made the idea of cheating and break-ups funny (even though we all know it is anything but) it might appeal to a broad audience. The irony of illustrating a serious subject in a light hearted way might draw some attention and indirectly might say something to each individual. They are a reminder to me that every person is fragile and that we are responsible for someone's heart, in some way, when we choose to enter a relationship. Everyone I used for the images are my family and or friends. They were all very supportive and ready to help.

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